Smashed my Tuscan

[so called]

Crashed my Tuscan last Monday.
Freshly wet greasey road and bang.
Rear end stepped out and ended up hitting a hedge / tree, spinning round and smashing the rear end as well.
Not hurt and no one else involved so I was lucky but it doesnt feel like it.
Taken a few days to smile but reality is here. Insurance guy is inspecting her tomorrow.
Dont think that there is any chassis damage but the quote is close to the write off zone.





Tony. (v.unhappy)

[Harvez]

That's a sad site At least you're ok mate

[Basil Brush]

Likewise, I'm glad you are ok. Given how much mine cost to repair with less damage I would think, given where values are, that will be a write off?

Maybe an option to buy back for the rebuilt engine and pick up an otherwise good car with broken motor?

[Robertjp]

Indeed very sad, was a lovely car i hope they repair her.

Good news is you on here posting your bad news, it could have been worse, glad your OK,
Rob

[NCE 61]

Very sad to see this, although at least you are OK they are very strong cars.I went through the same with my MK1 Tuscan three years ago and know how you feel ,hope you get a satisfactory result with your insurance company.

[so called]

Thanks all.
Must say I felt very safe in the impact.
The engine was rebuilt by Str8Six and has been running fantastic. Had the throttle bodies overhauled with roller bearings as well which made a huge difference.
I'll have to wait and see what is said tomorrow.
I recon I spent 20k on her in the last 2 years. Ouch.

[dav3]

Gutted for you ! As has been said at least your around to drive another day, hope you don't have any issues with the insurance company.
Keep us posted how you get on - good luck -

[CDP]

You may be able to buy it back and get it fixed yourself if the chassis is still good. I did it years back when somebody ran into my car.

[S6 Devil]

So sorry to see that Tony, glad to hear you're ok though!

[markh1]

So sorry to hear about this Tony! I know exaclty how you feel! Lets keep our fingers crossed that our cars are salvageable!

[shortlad]

That is bad mate but at least you're not hurt.

Tuscan numbers are going down by the week (at least feels that way) at the moment. Given that and the obvious amount you've spent on it I hope you manage to get it back on the road.

Keep us posted.

[Jim Green]

Good Luck with the Insurance Company, and sorry to hear about the car, but as everyone has already said, It's good that your unhurt........... Cars can always be replaced or repaired. Just a pain knowing how much work & money we put into them and then this happens.

[so called]

Thanks again for all the comments. I'll post again this week after the insurance discussions.

markh1 said:

So sorry to hear about this Tony! I know exaclty how you feel! Lets keep our fingers crossed that our cars are salvageable!

Hi Mark, Yes, fingers crossed. Hope your chassis is OK.
Its a lousy gut churning feeling when you get out and see the damage.
Took me 2 days before I could muster a smile.
My wife pointed out that I wanted a respray anyway !?!?! Ha Ha Ha.
And I'd just decided on Rolex Blue. Bugger.

[dvs_dave]

Arse! Reflex purple is the best colour if it's decided it can be fixed though.

[MarkoTVR]

Sorry to hear about the accident, but good news that you walked away.

[Whitey]

Bad luck. The main thing is you are ok, you can always get another Tuscan.

[Mark A S]

Very sorry for you. Glad your ok.

[WhyTwo]

Sorry to hear you terrible news Tony but as has been said at least you're OK. As hard as it seems to believe right now cars can be replaced and you'll move on. I speak from experience and my latest Tuscan is much better than my first one!

Peter, sorry to hear your news. Did you buy yours from James Agger in August/Sept last year? If so I very nearly bought this car. Fantastic car but just too purple for me in the sunlight. Hope you can get it sorted

[so called]

tripleblack said:

yep, that's the one Stuart. Just fixed the battery tray area with a safer soulution. Only 50 miles later I smashed the car.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Yep Tripleblack. That sounds about right.
I had a new battery, new Anderson connector and cables and a Battery Brain fitted in January.
Sods law as they say. I expect you excersised a few choice Dutch phrases. Probably sounded just like my English ones.
Sorry about yours and I know exactly how your feeling right now.

The Insurance man said he would call me back on Wednesday but still waiting.
Good luck.

[WhyTwo]

tripleblack said:

yep, that's the one Stuart. Just fixed the battery tray area with a safer soulution. Only 50 miles later I smashed the car.

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Arrgh really sorry to hear that. It's a lovely car hope you can get it sorted and back on the road